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Victorian Purchasing Guide for
NWP07 Water Training Package Version No 3
September 2012
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Victorian Purchasing Guide ⎯ Version History
Training Package Version
Date VPG Approved
Comments
NWP07 Version 3 25 Sept 2012
Three new units were included in the Certificate II and III in Water Operations to meet specific standards gaps: • NWP279 Demonstrate knowledge of the risk
management principles of the Australian drinking water guidelines
• NWP369 Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes
• NWP370 Perform water industry calculations Nine new units were included as electives in the existing NWP50107 Diploma of Water Operations: • NWP552 Apply mathematical solutions to engineering
problems • NWP553 Apply scientific principles to engineering
problems • NWP554 Apply surveying computations to civil
engineering projects • NWP555 Apply construction principles to civil
engineering works • NWP556 Apply environmental solutions to engineering
projects • NWP557 Apply surveying for civil engineering projects • NWP558 Use computer aided drafting systems • NWP559 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering
problems • NWP560 Apply principles of strength of materials to
engineering problems Ten new units were included in the new NWP60112 Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design: • NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme • NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems • NWP603 Design pressure sewerage systems • NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems • NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems • NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems • NWP607 Manage drinking water quality information • NWP608 Design sewerage pumping station systems • NWP609 Manage assets in a water utility • NWP610 Apply statistical methods for quality control
and reliability Three updated imported units of competency: • BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and
development • BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities • AHCLPW306A Undertake sampling and testing of
water
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NWP07 Water Training Package Victorian Purchasing Guide CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 5 What is a Victorian Purchasing Guide? 5 Registration 5
QUALIFICATIONS 6
UNITS OF COMPETENCY AND NOMINAL HOURS 7
SAMPLE TRAINING PROGRAMS 14
CONTACTS AND LINKS 37
GLOSSARY 39
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INTRODUCTION What is a Victorian Purchasing Guide? The Victorian Purchasing Guide provides information for use by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in the provision of Victorian government subsidised training. Specifically the Victorian Purchasing Guide provides the following information related to the delivery of nationally endorsed Training Packages in Victoria:
• The nominal hour range (minimum-maximum) available for each qualification. • Nominal hours for each unit of competency within the Training Package. • Sample Training Programs
Registration RTOs must be registered by either the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) or the Australian Skills Qualification Authority (ASQA) regulatory body to be eligible to issue qualifications and statements of attainment under the Australian Quality Framework (AQF). The VRQA is the regulatory authority for Victoria that registers VET training organisations who provide courses to domestic students only and who only offer training in Victoria. To register to provide training to international students and in other Australian states and territories you will need to apply with ASQA.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Code Title Qualification Nominal Hour Range
Minimum Maximum
NWP10110 Certificate I in Water Sustainability 168 250
NWP20107 Certificate II in Water Operations 204 350
NWP30107 Certificate III in Water Operations 310 660
NWP40107 Certificate IV in Water Operations 340 680
NWP50107 Diploma of Water Operations 370 850
NWP60112 Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
570 860
NWP70107 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Water Industry Leadership
440 480
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UNITS OF COMPETENCY AND NOMINAL HOURS RTOs are advised that there is a mapping table inside each Training Package that describes the relationship between new units and superseded or replaced units from the previous version of NWP07 Water Training Package. Information regarding transition arrangements can be obtained from the state or national VET Regulating Authority (see Contacts and Links section). You must be sure that all training and assessment leading to qualifications or Statements of Attainment from the NWP07 Water Training Package is conducted against the Training Package units of competency and complies with the requirements in the assessment guidelines.
Listing of the Units of Competency and Nominal Hours
Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP101B Investigate sustainable water cycle management 30
NWP102B Design a basic water system model 30
NWP103B Demonstrate care and safe practices 20
NWP104B Sample and test water sources and quality 40
NWP105B Draw and use simple maps, plans and drawings 20
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
NWP207A Work effectively in the water industry 20
NWP208A Perform basic wastewater tests 20
NWP209B Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 30
NWP210B Perform basic water quality tests 20
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP213B Monitor and operate irrigation, stock and domestic delivery systems 30
NWP215B Install and replace basic volumetric metering equipment 30
NWP216B Install basic metering equipment and flow control devices for irrigation systems
30
NWP218B Perform and record sampling 20
NWP219A Work safely in confined spaces 20
NWP220B Collect and control drainage run-off 20
NWP221A Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in water or wastewater treatment network systems
20
NWP222A Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems
20
NWP223A Install basic metering equipment, flow control and regulating devices 40
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 30
NWP227B Control vegetation on a site 20
NWP229B Repair minor structures 20
NWP230B Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains 30
NWP231B Maintain and repair drainage assets 30
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP232B Operate water reticulation and distribution system 30
NWP233B Construct and install water distribution assets 30
NWP234B Locate, identify and protect utility services 30
NWP239B Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes 30
NWP240B Inspect and report catchment and surrounding areas 20
NWP241B Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages 30
NWP242B Monitor and report water extraction 20
NWP243B Operate bore fields and groundwater source systems 20
NWP244B Maintain and repair bulkwater assets 30
NWP245B Maintain tanks and water storage assets 30
NWP246B Inspect and maintain public facilities 20
NWP247A Maintain catchment and surrounding areas 40
NWP250B Construct and install wastewater pipelines 30
NWP251B Construct open earthen channels or drains 30
NWP252B Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets
30
NWP253B Install and repair water services 40
NWP254B Repair or insert water distribution assets 30
NWP255B Maintain and repair wastewater collection assets 20
NWP256B Monitor and report water distribution systems 30
NWP257B Maintain and repair wastewater collection systems 30
NWP258B Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems 30
NWP259B Operate, monitor and maintain pump stations 30
NWP260A Monitor and report water treatment processes 30
NWP261A Operate and maintain water treatment plant and equipment 30
NWP262A Monitor and report wastewater treatment processes 30
NWP263A Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant and equipment 30
NWP264B Monitor, operate and report wastewater pre-treatment processes 20
NWP268B Monitor, operate and report chlorine disinfection systems 30
NWP270B Monitor, operate and report basic anaerobic processes 20
NWP271B Monitor, operate and report sedimentation processes 20
NWP272B Monitor, operate and report wastewater lagoon processes 30
NWP273A Monitor, operate and report ultraviolet irradiation disinfection systems 20
NWP274A Monitor, operate and report ozone treatment systems 30
NWP275A Monitor, operate and report chlorine dioxide systems 30
NWP276A Monitor, operate and report fluoridation processes 20
NWP277A Work safely with liquefied chlorine gas 10
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP278A Perform blue green algae sampling 10
NWP279 Demonstrate knowledge of the risk management principles of the Australian drinking water guidelines
10
NWP300B Provide and promote customer service 20
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
NWP302A Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 30
NWP303A Monitor and control maintenance of water and wastewater system assets
50
NWP304A Maintain meter for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 20
NWP305B Monitor and conduct minor maintenance on complex flow control and metering devices
40
NWP308B Test and commission wastewater collection systems 40
NWP309B Test and commission water distribution systems 40
NWP310B Monitor and operate water distribution systems 40
NWP311B Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems 40
NWP315B Investigate and report breaches of water industry legislation 40
NWP316B Monitor and schedule water deliveries 40
NWP317B Control water quality in distribution systems 30
NWP318A Monitor and operate gated spillways 50
NWP319A Monitor and control dam operations 50
NWP320B Monitor and implement dam maintenance 30
NWP321B Inspect and operate groundwater regulation 40
NWP322B Inspect and operate surface water systems 40
NWP323B Monitor and coordinate catchment operations 30
NWP324B Inspect and report river regulation operations 30
NWP326A Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring 30
NWP327A Inspect and report on concrete dam safety 30
NWP328A Inspect and report on embankment dam safety 30
NWP330B Establish positions of underground utilities using locating devices 30
NWP331B Inspect conduit and report on condition and features 40
NWP332B Monitor and control drainage operations 40
NWP333B Monitor and control rural water distribution operations 40
NWP338B Perform infiltration and odour investigations 40
NWP339B Perform leak detection 40
NWP340A Measure and process hydrometric stream discharge data using wading gaugings
60
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP342A Commission, decommission and monitor hydrometric sites, stations and facilities
100
NWP345B Monitor, operate and control water treatment processes 70
NWP346B Monitor, operate and control wastewater treatment processes 70
NWP347B Monitor, operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes 50
NWP348B Monitor, operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
40
NWP349B Monitor, operate and control incineration processes 40
NWP350B Monitor, operate and control trickling filter processes 30
NWP351B Monitor, operate and control activated sludge processes 50
NWP352B Monitor, operate and control dissolved air flotation processes 30
NWP353B Monitor, operate and control anaerobic bioreactor processes 40
NWP354B Monitor, operate and control granular media filtration processes 50
NWP355B Monitor, operate and control membrane filtration processes 30
NWP356B Monitor, operate and control ion exchange processes 30
NWP357B Monitor, operate and control reverse osmosis and nano-filtration processes
30
NWP359B Monitor, operate and control nutrient removal processes 40
NWP360B Monitor, operate and control dewatering processes 30
NWP361B Monitor, operate and control gas scrubber treatment processes 30
NWP362B Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 40
NWP363B Monitor performance and control maintenance of treatment plant assets
40
NWP364B Perform laboratory testing 40
NWP365A Identify and confirm blue green algae outbreaks 20
NWP366A Monitor, operate and control chloramination disinfection processes 40
NWP367A Monitor, operate and control activated carbon adsorption processes 30
NWP368A Respond to blue green algae incidents 30
NWP369 Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes 30
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
NWP401B Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
80
NWP403A Investigate and plan the optimisation of potable water distribution systems
50
NWP404A Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes 50
NWP406A Investigate and plan the optimisation of granular media filtration processes
60
NWP407A Investigate and plan the optimisation of dissolved air flotation processes
60
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP408A Investigate and plan the optimisation of sedimentation and clarification processes
60
NWP409A Investigate and plan to optimise the operation of chemical addition processes
60
NWP410C Coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance 70
NWP411A Select treatment requirements for waterborne microorganisms 50
NWP412A Investigate and plan the optimisation of activated sludge processes 60
NWP413A Investigate and plan the optimisation of anaerobic treatment processes
60
NWP414A Select strategies to control microbial impact on wastewater treatment processes
40
NWP415B Coordinate and monitor surface water systems 60
NWP416B Coordinate and monitor water storage catchment activities 60
NWP417B Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage 60
NWP418B Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations 60
NWP419B Coordinate and monitor river system usage 60
NWP420A Install, operate and maintain hydrometric instruments and equipment 130
NWP421A Collect, measure and process hydrometric stream discharge gauging 100
NWP425B Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems 60
NWP427B Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems 60
NWP428B Coordinate and monitor the operation of wastewater collection systems
60
NWP429B Coordinate, implement and report trade waste monitoring procedures 60
NWP430A Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low-risk trade waste discharge approvals
60
NWP431A Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents 70
NWP432A Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems 40
NWP440A Supervise conduit inspection and reporting 40
NWP504A Collect and manage hydrometric station survey data 60
NWP505B Implement and manage environmental management policies, plans, procedures and programs
100
NWP508A Apply principles of hydraulics to pipe and channel flow 160
NWP509A Collect, verify and report hydrometric time series data 100
NWP510A Develop and maintain ratings 100
NWP511B Manage dam safety surveillance 100
NWP512B Implement and manage catchment management plan 120
NWP513B Develop and review catchment management plan 100
NWP514B Implement and manage groundwater management plan 100
NWP515B Develop and review groundwater management plan 100
NWP516B Implement and manage surface water management plan 120
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP517B Develop and review surface water management plan 120
NWP518B Prepare and report on data related to flood mitigation 80
NWP519B Develop and report flood mitigation 80
NWP520A Contribute to hydrometric planning and water resource management 100
NWP525B Implement and manage asset construction and maintenance 100
NWP527B Conduct commissioning and post commissioning activities 120
NWP528B Implement and manage trade waste management policies and plans 80
NWP529B Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans 100
NWP530B Implement and manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems
80
NWP531B Develop and review irrigation system management plan 100
NWP532B Implement and manage potable water system management plan 80
NWP533B Develop and review potable water system management plan 100
NWP534B Implement and manage drainage system management plan 80
NWP535B Develop and review drainage system management plan 100
NWP536B Implement and manage wastewater collection management plan 80
NWP537B Develop and review wastewater collection management plan 100
NWP545B Implement and manage water treatment processes monitoring program
80
NWP546B Develop and review water treatment process management plan 120
NWP547B Implement and manage wastewater treatment processes monitoring program
80
NWP548B Develop and review wastewater treatment management plan 120
NWP551A Evaluate, implement and monitor high-risk trade waste discharge approvals
120
NWP552 Apply mathematical solutions to engineering problems 80
NWP553 Apply scientific principles to engineering problems 60
NWP554 Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects 60
NWP555 Apply construction principles to civil engineering works 45
NWP556 Apply environmental solutions to engineering projects 40
NWP557 Apply surveying for civil engineering projects 40
NWP558 Use computer aided drafting systems 80
NWP559 Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems 60
NWP560 Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems 60
NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme 80
NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems 60
NWP603 Design pressure sewerage systems 60
NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems 60
NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems 80
NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems 80
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Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
NWP607 Manage drinking water quality information 80
NWP608 Design sewerage pumping station systems 60
NWP609 Manage assets in a water utility 60
NWP610 Apply statistical methods for quality control and reliability 60
NWP701A Contribute to the development of a complex water organisation 100
NWP702A Apply water industry legislation, codes and standards 100
NWP703A Lead water planning processes 120
NWP704A Lead a project development 120
NWP705A Provide leadership in hydrometric network planning and water resource management
120
NWP706A Review and evaluate water and wastewater sustainability objectives 120
NWP707A Analyse and review water treatment plant technology 120
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation’s OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section
20
PSPSOHS501A Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
50
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SAMPLE TRAINING PROGRAMS A range of Sample Training Plans have been provided to demonstrate the flexibility of qualifications contained in the NWP07 Water Training Package, but are by no means mandatory.
Occupation / Work Function
Prevocational qualification – pre-employment preparatory qualification
Qualification Title Certificate I in Water Sustainability
Qualification Code NWP10207
Description This is an introductory qualification that provides a pathway into the water industry.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP101B Investigate sustainable water cycle management 30
NWP102B Design a basic water system model 30
NWP103B Demonstrate care and safe practices 20
NWP104B Sample and test water sources and quality 40
Electives
NWP105B Draw and use simple maps, plans and drawings 20
BSBWOR204A Use business technology 20
BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents 60
Total hours 220
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Occupation / Work Function
Irrigation Operations Officer
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who operates a set of channels to supply farms for irrigation and/or domestic and stock supplies.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP207A Work effectively in the water industry 20
NWP209B Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 30
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP213B Monitor and operate irrigation, stock and domestic delivery systems
30
NWP216B Install basic metering equipment and flow control devices for irrigation systems
30
NWP222A Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems
20
NWP229B Repair minor structures 20
NWP239B Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes 30
Total hours 280
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Occupation / Work Function
Irrigation Construction and Maintenance Officer
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who constructs and maintains channels and drains in a number of settings.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP209B Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 30
NWP216B Install basic metering equipment and flow control devices for irrigation systems
30
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 30
NWP227B Control vegetation on a site 20
NWP229B Repair minor structures 20
NWP230B Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains 30
NWP231B Maintain and repair drainage assets 30
NWP251B Construct open earthen channels or drains 30
Total hours 300
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Occupation / Work Function
Diversions Officer
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who inspects and operates groundwater and surface water systems and measures and reports river flows.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP207A Work effectively in the water industry 20
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP216B Install basic metering equipment and flow control devices for irrigation systems
30
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 30
NWP229B Repair minor structures 20
NWP239B Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes 30
NWP240B Inspect and report catchment and surrounding areas 20
NWP242B Monitor and report water extraction 20
Total hours 270
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Occupation / Work Function
Urban Networks Operator
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who specialises in water distribution systems maintenance.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP207A Work effectively in the water industry 20
NWP209B Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 30
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP221A Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in water or wastewater treatment network systems
20
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 30
NWP232B Operate water reticulation and distribution system 30
NWP234B Locate, identify and protect utility services 30
NWP256B Monitor and report water distribution systems 30
Total hours 290
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Occupation / Work Function
Dam Operator
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who inspects and maintains basic dams and water storages.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP207A Work effectively in the water industry 20
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 30
NWP229B Repair minor structures 20
NWP240B Inspect and report catchment and surrounding areas 20
NWP241B Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages 30
NWP244B Maintain and repair bulkwater assets 30
NWP246B Inspect and maintain public facilities 20
Total hours 270
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who operates in maintenance in a water treatment plant.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP210B Perform basic water quality tests 20
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP218B Perform and record sampling 20
NWP219A Work safely in confined spaces 20
NWP260A Monitor and report water treatment processes 30
NWP261A Operate and maintain water treatment plant and equipment 30
NWP268B Monitor, operate and report chlorine disinfection systems 30
NWP279 Demonstrate knowledge of the risk management principles of the Australian drinking water guidelines
10
Total hours 260
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Occupation / Work Function
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Lagoons Operator
Qualification Title Certificate II in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP20107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who operates a wastewater treatment/water reclamation plant.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements 30
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures 30
NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20
Electives
NWP208A Perform basic wastewater tests 20
NWP211B Use computerised systems 20
NWP218B Perform and record sampling 20
NWP219A Work safely in confined spaces 20
NWP262A Monitor and report wastewater treatment processes 30
NWP263A Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant and equipment
30
NWP264B Monitor, operate and report wastewater pre-treatment processes 20
NWP278A Perform blue green algae sampling 10
Total hours 250
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Occupation / Work Function
Irrigation Operations Officer
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for a person who specialises in irrigation operations for rural and domestic water delivery.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP300B Provide and promote customer service 20
NWP302A Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 30
NWP303A Monitor and control maintenance of water and wastewater system assets
50
NWP304A Maintain meter for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 20
NWP305B Monitor and conduct minor maintenance on complex flow control and metering devices
40
NWP316B Monitor and schedule water deliveries 40
NWP333B Monitor and control rural water distribution operations 40
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
Total hours 370
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Occupation / Work Function
Diversions Officer
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for water industry worker who specialises in inspection and operation of groundwater and surface water systems and measurement and report of river flows.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP300B Provide and promote customer service 20
NWP302A Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 30
NWP304A Maintain meter for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 20
NWP315B Investigate and report breaches of water industry legislation 40
NWP322B Inspect and operate surface water systems 40
NWP323B Monitor and coordinate catchment operations 30
NWP333B Monitor and control rural water distribution operations 40
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
Total hours 350
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Occupation / Work Function
Dam Operator
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who specialises in dam safety inspection and dam operation.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP300B Provide and promote customer service 20
NWP318A Monitor and operate gated spillways 50
NWP319A Monitor and control dam operations 50
NWP320B Monitor and implement dam maintenance 30
NWP324B Inspect and report river regulation operations 30
NWP327A Inspect and report on concrete dam safety 30
NWP328A Inspect and report on embankment dam safety 30
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
Total hours 370
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Occupation / Work Function
Urban Maintenance and Operations (Networks) Operator
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for a water industry worker who specialises in water distribution systems operation and maintenance.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP300B Provide and promote customer service 20
NWP303A Monitor and control maintenance of water and wastewater system assets
50
NWP310B Monitor and operate water distribution systems 40
NWP311B Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems 40
NWP317B Control water quality in distribution systems 30
NWP330B Establish positions of underground utilities using locating devices 30
NWP338B Perform infiltration and odour investigations 40
NWP339B Perform leak detection 40
Total hours 390
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for a person who specialises in operation of a water treatment plant.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP268B Monitor, operate and report chlorine disinfection systems 30
NWP347B Monitor, operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes
50
NWP348B Monitor, operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
40
NWP354B Monitor, operate and control granular media filtration processes 50
NWP363B Monitor performance and control maintenance of treatment plant assets
40
NWP364B Perform laboratory testing 40
NWP366A Monitor, operate and control chloramination disinfection processes
40
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
Total hours 420
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Occupation / Work Function
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Qualification Title Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP30107
Description This qualification has been designed for a person who specialises in operating a wastewater treatment/water reclamation plant.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures 40
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment 30
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30
Electives
NWP346B Monitor, operate and control wastewater treatment processes 70
NWP351B Monitor, operate and control activated sludge processes 50
NWP359B Monitor, operate and control nutrient removal processes 40
NWP360B Monitor, operate and control dewatering processes 30
NWP362B Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 40
NWP363B Monitor performance and control maintenance of treatment plant assets
40
NWP364B Perform laboratory testing 40
NWP370 Perform water industry calculations 30
Total hours 440
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Qualification Title Certificate IV in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP40107
Description This qualification has been designed for a technical specialist who optimises the operation of water treatment processes.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation’s OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section
20
NWP401B Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
80
Electives
NWP404A Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes 50
NWP406A Investigate and plan the optimisation of granular media filtration processes
60
NWP407A Investigate and plan the optimisation of dissolved air flotation processes
60
NWP408A Investigate and plan the optimisation of sedimentation and clarification processes
60
NWP409A Investigate and plan to optimise the operation of chemical addition processes
60
NWP411A Select treatment requirements for waterborne microorganisms 50
PSPPROC414A Manage contracts 40
Total hours 480
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Occupation / Work Function
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Qualification Title Certificate IV in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP40107
Description This qualification has been designed for a technical specialist who optimises the operation of wastewater treatment processes.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation’s OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section
20
NWP401B Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
80
Electives
NWP404A Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes 50
NWP409A Investigate and plan to optimise the operation of chemical addition processes
60
NWP411A Select treatment requirements for waterborne microorganisms 50
NWP412A Investigate and plan the optimisation of activated sludge processes
60
NWP413A Investigate and plan the optimisation of anaerobic treatment processes
60
NWP414A Select strategies to control microbial impacts on wastewater treatment processes
40
PSPPROC414A Manage contracts 40
Total hours 460
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Occupation / Work Function
Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Plants)
Qualification Title Certificate IV in Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP40107
Description This qualification has been designed for supervisors overseeing the maintenance and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation’s OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group or section
20
NWP401B Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
80
Electives
NWP410C Coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance 70
NWP415B Coordinate and monitor surface water systems 60
NWP416B Coordinate and monitor water storage catchment activities 60
NWP427B Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems 60
NWP428B Coordinate and monitor the operation of wastewater collection systems
60
NWP440A Supervise conduit inspection and reporting 40
PSPPROC414A Manage contracts 40
Total hours 490
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Industry Operations Supervisor
Qualification Title Diploma of Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP50107
Description This qualification has been designed for a supervisor in water industry operations who seeks specialised technical skills in catchment management.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
PSPSOHS501A Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
50
NWP505B Implement and manage environmental management policies, plans, procedures and programs
100
Electives
NWP520A Contribute to hydrometric planning and water resource management
100
NWP532B Implement and manage potable water system management plan 80
NWP545B Implement and manage water treatment processes monitoring program
80
NWP547B Implement and manage wastewater treatment processes monitoring program
80
NWP548B Develop and review wastewater treatment management plan 120
Total hours 610
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Industry Operations Team Leader
Qualification Title Diploma of Water Operations
Qualification Code NWP50107
Description This qualification has been designed for a project manager in water industry operations who seeks specialised technical skills in catchment management.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
PSPSOHS501A Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS
50
NWP505B Implement and manage environmental management policies, plans, procedures and programs
100
Electives
NWP508A Apply principles of hydraulics to pipe and channel flow 160
NWP514B Implement and manage groundwater management plan 100
NWP515B Develop and review groundwater management plan 100
NWP516B Implement and manage surface water management plan 120
LGAWORK502A Prepare detailed works project documentation 180
Total hours 810
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Occupation / Work Function
Engineering Assistant – Design
Qualification Title Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
Qualification Code NWP60112
Description This qualification has been designed for paraprofessionals and experienced existing workers and offers a pathway to upskill in the design and management of water supply activities and projects while incorporating new sustainability principles and skills.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme 80
NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems 60
NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems 60
NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems 80
NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems 80
Electives
NWP603 Design pressure sewerage systems 60
NWP607 Manage drinking water quality information 80
NWP608 Design sewerage pumping station systems 60
NWP610 Apply statistical methods for quality control and reliability 60
Total hours 620
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Occupation / Work Function
Engineering Assistant – Operations
Qualification Title Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
Qualification Code NWP60112
Description This qualification has been designed for paraprofessionals and experienced existing workers and offers a pathway to upskill in the operational management of water supply activities and projects while incorporating new sustainability principles and skills.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme 80
NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems 60
NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems 60
NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems 80
NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems 80
Electives
NWP607 Manage drinking water quality information 80
NWP609 Manage assets in a water utility 60
NWP610 Apply statistical methods for quality control and reliability 60
MSACMT671A Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices 60
Total hours 620
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Infrastructure Project Leader
Qualification Title Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
Qualification Code NWP60112
Description This qualification has been designed for paraprofessionals and experienced existing workers and offers a pathway to upskill in the planning, implementation and management of water supply projects while incorporating new sustainability principles and skills.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP601 Design a water reticulation scheme 80
NWP602 Design gravity sewerage systems 60
NWP604 Manage the construction of pipeline systems 60
NWP605 Plan sewerage reticulation systems 80
NWP606 Plan water reticulation systems 80
Electives
NWP508A Apply principles of hydraulics to pipe and channel flow 160
NWP525B Implement and manage asset construction and maintenance 100
NWP705A Provide leadership in hydrometric network planning and water resource management 120
NWP706A Review and evaluate water and wastewater sustainability objectives 120
Total hours 860
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Occupation / Work Function
Water Industry Graduate
Qualification Title Vocational Graduate Certificate in Water Industry Leadership
Qualification Code NWP70107
Description This qualification has been designed to provide graduate entrants to the water industry with industry-specific context to add to their existing academic education that may have been gained in engineering, applied science, chemistry or other field.
Unit Code Unit Title Hours
Core
NWP701A Contribute to the development of a complex water organisation 100
NWP702A Apply water industry legislation, codes and standards 100
NWP703A Lead water planning processes 120
NWP706A Review and evaluate water and wastewater sustainability objectives 120
Total hours 440
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CONTACTS AND LINKS
Industry Skills Council (ISC)
Government Skills Australia
This ISC is responsible for developing this NWP07 Water Training Package and can be contacted for further information. You can also source copies of the Training Package and support material.
Address: Level 11, 147 Pirie Street ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8100 7400
Fax: (08) 8232 7444
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.governmentskills.com.au
National Register for VET in Australia
Training.gov.au (TGA)
TGA is the Australian governments’ official National Register of information on Training Packages, qualifications, courses, units of competency and RTOs.
Website: training.gov.au
Australian Government
The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE)
DIISRTE provides a range of services and resources to assist in delivery of Training Packages. Search the DIISRTE website for links to a range of relevant resources and publications.
Website: www.innovation.gov.au
You may also find Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website of use
Website: www.deewr.gov.au
State Government
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)
Higher Education and Skills Group (HESG)
Higher Education and Skills Group is responsible for funding and the implementation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Victoria, including Apprenticeships and Traineeships.
General information
Website: www.skills.vic.gov.au
Approved Training Schemes:
Website:
www.skills.vic.gov.au/corporate/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/apprenticeships-and-traineeships-in-victoria-industry-guides
Curriculum Maintenance Manager (CMM)
CMM Building Industries – Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Furnishing and Water
The CMM service is provided by Executive Officers located within Victorian TAFE Institutes on behalf of Higher Education and Skills Group.
Mr Tom Vassallo CMM Building Industries
Address: Holmesglen PO Box 42 HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
Phone: (03) 9564 1987
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.holmesglen.edu.au
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State VET Regulatory Authority
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
The VRQA is a statutory authority responsible for the registration of education and training providers in Victoria to ensure the delivery of quality education and training.
Phone: (03) 9637 2806
Website: www.vrqa.vic.gov.au
National VET Regulatory Authority
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
ASQA is the national regulator for Australia’s VET sector vocational education and training sector.
ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met.
Website: www.asqa.gov.au
Info line: 1300 701 801
Industry Regulatory Body
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Address: Level 1, 16 Marcus Clarke Street CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: 1300 064 672
Fax: (02) 6217 9100
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nhmrc.gov.au
WorkSafe
WorkSafe Victoria WorkSafe needs to provide written verification before High Risk Work units can be added to an RTOs scope of registration.
Website: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
Info line: 1800 136 089
Other contacts
Resource Generator
Website: www.resourcegenerator.gov.au
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
Website: www.wsaa.asn.au
Creative Commons Website: www.creativecommons.org.au
Australian Water Association (AWA)
Website: www.awa.asn.au
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GLOSSARY
Code Nationally endorsed Training Package qualification code.
Title Nationally endorsed Training Package qualification title.
Unit Code Nationally endorsed Training Package unit code.
Unit Title Nationally endorsed Training Package unit title.
Nominal Hours The anticipated hours of supervised learning or training deemed necessary to conduct training and assessment activities associated with the program of study. These hours are determined by the Victorian State Training Authority. Nominal hours may vary for a qualification depending on the units of competency selected.
Scope of Registration Scope of registration specifies the AQF qualifications and/or units of competency the training organisation is registered to issue and the industry training and/or assessment services it is registered to provide.